Humanities

As a discipline, humanities courses examine cultural traditions through an integrative and critical examination of human achievements in art, literature, philosophy, and music. This academic area focuses on the big questions of meaning, ethical and aesthetic value, expression, belief, and the human spirit. Humanities courses satisfy general education requirements for an associate degree, a liberal arts degree in humanities, and lower division transfer. The Honors Program includes one humanities course: HUM 101H Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period - Honors.

Use the terminology of logical analysis or other argumentative skills to evaluate cultural geographical arguments,in order to formulate a well-reasoned philosophical thesis, and to demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Develop tolerance and respect for religious and cultural geographical views different from one’s own by showing awareness of possible objections to one’s own view, using college level vocabulary and proper grammar.

Read original philosophical texts from a wide range of the history of humanities, to show understanding of major philosophical issues appropriate to a transferable course.

The humanities are approached on four levels: art, music, literature, and philosophy. Includes the beginnings in Egypt, Babylonia, and Greece and proceeds chronologically through the Medieval period. A critical in-depth reading of several primary sources is conducted in a discussion format.

An introductory survey course in comparative mythology. Students will read, discuss, and write about basic myths as they have appeared in different civilizations. Basic myths, such as those dealing with creation, earliest times, the flood, tales of love, tales of heroes, journeys to other worlds, and some examination of the concept of myth itself and its values in today's society will be explored.

An introduction to peace and conflict studies, with an emphasis on war's destructive impact on art, literature, and philosophy. The course examines the meanings and reasons for war, as well as strategies for peace.

Spanish Civilization provides an interdisciplinary global understanding of the culture and history of Spain. The course critically analyzes contemporary Spanish society by examining the social and historical traditions and institutions that shape the Spanish way of life in the 20th century.